Associations to the word «Boyish»

Wiktionary

BOYISH, adjective. Like a stereotypical boy in appearance or demeanor.

Dictionary definition

BOYISH, adjective. Befitting or characteristic of a young boy; "a boyish grin"; "schoolboyish pranks".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats